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BF61 PVP

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,829 mi
Last recorded123,829 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 PVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 123,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 123,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 114,484 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 106,769 miles

both front fog lamp not opperating

Fail 23 Jan 2024 106,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front fog lamp not opperating

parking brake needs adjusting and attention

Pass 8 Jan 2023 98,855 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 93,063 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,113 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 85,384 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 77,797 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 67,595 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,452 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,147 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

scraping noise n/s/r

under body shields fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,406 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BF61 PVP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF61 PVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF61 PVP registered?

BF61 PVP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BF61 PVP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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